The King & Queen of Spain hold video conferences for vulnerable people during the COVID-19 epidemic

27/3/2020

The King and Queen of Spain held video conferences on Friday at the Palace of Zarzuela, Madrid.

The King and Queen of Spain held video conferences on Friday 27 March 2020 at La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid.

In the morning, Their Majesties held a video conference with the management teams of the Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI).

Their Majesties held a video conference with CERMI

People with disabilities represent 10% of the Spanish population, they are a vulnerable social group during emergency situations. The President of CERMI informed Their Majesties of recommendations the platform has made, for there to be no discrimination due to disability, for information to be made universally accessible to people with disabilities, support for residencies for people with disabilities and that the authorities continue to collaborate with organisations during the COVID-19 crisis.

Later, King Felipe and Queen Letizia held a meeting via video conference with Caritas, who aims to help society's poorest and most excluded people. Caritas is the official organisation of charitable and social action entities of the Catholic Church in Spain. Due to the impact of the epidemic, Caritas has implemented its response mechanisms to the emergency which include; support for the basic needs of vulnerable people, safeguarding the rights of citizens in precarious conditions, social awareness, and fundraising.

Her Majesty was later in contact with the Asociación de Mujeres Víctimas de Trata y Explotación Sexual (Association of Women Victims of Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation) where she was informed of actions taken to assist vulnerable women during the crisis.

Queen Letizia wore a dark navy pinstripe blazer with navy trousers and a white crew-neck top.

Queen Letizia wore a navy longline pinstripe blazer with navy trousers and a white crew-neck top.

The longline jacket is the Hugo Boss 'Kocani' blazer (US$595) and features irregular pinstripes, winged lapels, front single button close, and waist flap pockets. The style is also available in a houndstooth pattern and is currently on sale for $249 at Nordstrom Rack.

It appears the knit top has an embellished trim around the neck.

Queen Letizia wore a beaded neck knit top

ID UPDATE (12 OCT 2022): The sweater is from Hugo Boss.

Hugo Boss embellished neckline sweater in ecru

She completed the understated look with her navy Hugo Boss 'Lara' suede loafers.

Queen Letizia wears navy Hugo Boss 'Lara' suede loafers

7 Comments

BlondieBlueEye

29/3/2020 12:43:30 am

Letizia was a Journalist before she became Princess & Queen and suits and pant suits would be standard attire for that profession. So I thinks this beautiful dark navy wool wide pinstriped pant suit is from at less 10 yrs ago, it immediately came to me because the style and pattern was very popular then and I have one similar still in my closet that I love, just a suggestion. 💙

Elizabeth (Admin)

29/3/2020 02:55:26 pm

Yes I agree. I suspect the pieces she has worn over the past couple of days have been in her closet for a while. I don't think we'll see anything new in the coming weeks or months.

Asya

3/4/2020 10:34:11 am

I find her attitude, her face, her posture to be so respectful in these hard times. Her sartorial choices are likewise exactly what is required. They telegraph seriousness and responsibility. This is not a time for fashion and Letizia understands this. In fact, I think there is a photo somewhere on the Internet of her wearing this exact blazer when reporting on the Iraq war. Stay safe everyone!

mer

30/3/2020 01:37:15 am

Dear Elizabeth,

Thank you for keeping your wonderful blog updated in these extraordinary times.
It is a nice place to stop and take a rest from the frenziness of the worrying daily news.

Elizabeth (Admin)

30/3/2020 01:56:31 pm

The blog is a welcome distraction for me too. I hope everybody is staying socially connected in the midst of physical distancing and self isolation x

Bertie

13/4/2020 03:51:33 am

Add my thanks too, I come here regularly although I'm well behind on posting at the moment. Deeply appreciate your keeping it going.

Bertie

13/4/2020 03:50:25 am

So intelligent of the Spanish Royals to keep up with charities in this way. Kudos to Letizia for switching up her video look to pinstripe and neat white top. Businesslike and elegant with minimal make-up, and a lovely welcome feminine touch in the sweet embellished neck trim on the tee.

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